Chuck Norris has spent a lifetime studying the martial arts, earning several black belts and world championships. Now, through anecdotes about his ownpersonal struggles and triumphs, Norris explains how the ancient system of Zen--the core philosophy behind the martial arts--can help each of us achievespiritual tranquillity and self-confidence.The Secret Power Within is both a highly accessible lesson in Zen philosophy as well as the compelling story of Chuck Norris's own remarkable success. In this highly entertaining and inspiring account, Norris shows how Zen can be applicable to everyday situations, from the conference room to theliving room. Chapters include:* Winning by Losing: If you have nothing to prove, you have no need to fight.* Complete the Wheel: How to balance your life to achieve success.* Your Master, Your Art: To maintain self-respect you must respect the work you do, and do it as well as possible.* My Way of Meditating: Norris's personal technique for achieving tranquillity under pressure.The message is simple: There are no limits for the person who refuses to accept them.

Using the therapeutic techniques of Iyengar-style yoga, Dr. Schatz demonstrates how to deal with periods of acute discomfort, how to rebuild the body to prevent recurrences, and how to move on to a full and nourishing yoga practice. 200 200 photos & illustrations.

Your surest, most direct route to success on the GED!Offering a compact yet complete instructional program, "McGraw-Hill's GED Short Course" puts you on the fast track to GED success. Targeted assessment, precise instruction, and accurate practice combine to insure your mastery of the GED test."McGraw-Hill's GED Short Course" features: All areas of the GED: writing, reading, social studies, science, and mathematics Pinpointed pretests for diagnosis in each subject area Evaluation charts to help you develop your instructional plan Complete answer keys with full explanations Essay section with strategies for writing the GED essay Special guidelines for using the Casio "fx"-260 calculator on the mathematics test New topics such as world history in social studies, organization in writing, and business documents and synthesis in reading Test-taking tips and strategies that offer hints to help you pass the GED test Full-length posttests in each area to determine your GED readiness Clear, concise, and to the point, "McGraw-Hill's GED Short Course" is your no-nonsense path to GED success!

Oprah Winfrey has been called the Queen of All Media for good reasonduring her more than thirty-year career, she has left an indelible mark on radio, television, film, theater, magazines, and books. Oprah is also a committed humanitarian.

One year following their deaths in a late-night car accident, teenagers Danielle, Marco, and Christopher return, in spirit, to the sleepy New England suburb of Avon. Over the course of the evening, the three will drift into and out of the lives of those who knew and were affected by them. None is more affected than Tim, survivor of the crash, who plots a grisly act of remembrance, and Brooks, the well-intentioned police officer who first discovered the crash and whose life has changed in startling ways since.

By any measure, the affluent sector is growing exponentially, and is far more diverse (in terms of ethnicity, education, location, and professional background) than at any time in the past. In 2004, there were 8.2 million households in the United States with net worth over $1 million, excluding primary residence. Meanwhile, between 1995 and 2001, the number of families filing tax returns for income exceeding $200,000 doubled. This market represents lucrative opportunities for companies that understand how these consumers think, act, and make purchasing decisions. Applying primary research, including demographic and economic data, and expertise developed from decades of studying, teaching, and consulting in marketing and consumer behavior, Ronald Michman and Edward Mazze present a comprehensive approach to analyzing affluent consumers--and creating, promoting, and selling innovative products and services to them. Illustrating their principles through dozens of examples, including Armani, Mercedes-Benz, Brooks Brothers, Neiman Marcus, Merrill Lynch, Tiffany, and even discounters, such as Target and Wal-Mart, the authors deconstruct how a complex market segment works. Dispelling popular myths and misconceptions about the composition and behavior of this segment, they provide not only a practical guide for marketers and students of marketing, but a fascinating glimpse into a culture driven by materialism, status, and aspirations to luxury.

Everything you need to know to make your wilderness experience safe and enjoyable--for the beginner as well as the expert. Includes current information on outdoor products, what works well and what doesn't.